Delegates Endorsed for Senate and Governor at Nashville Meeting
Democratic delegates endorsed Carmack for United States Senator and McMillin for re election as governor. The Nashville gathering organized committee leadership, approved reports backing Bryan Democracy, and listed delegates to the gubernatorial and national conventions with several substitutes and electors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Noo
Chanerty Court
N. B. Chemis
W. Bt. Greenlawn
J. C. Cummings
Greenlaw
Herolntetions
Messrs
Ki. D, Looney
Wood, Towler
Walter
Bailey
W. C. Whitthorne
J. Brown
Committee On Revolutions
McMillin
James D. Richardson
Albert T. McNeal
C.t. Citws
J. A Moon
Kansas City
Eli Essick
Ataane
R. R. Williams
K. B. Hickey
Honie W. Carmack
Mollie Hardison
How to Proceed: Question the Pop Before Proposing
A young man planning a marriage proposal should first question the suitability of the girl's partner. The guidance suggests evaluating the relationship foundations and readiness before asking for consent or an engagement.
Potash needs in potato crops and free fertilizer literature
The notice explains that 200 bushels of potatoes remove 80 pounds of actual potash from soil and 1000 pounds of fertilizer at 8 percent potash will supply the required amount. A potash deficiency reduces yields. Free books on composition and use of fertilizers are offered by German Kali Works, 13 Nassau St, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau St
New York
How He Lost His Arm
An old soldier recalls losing his arm in battle after fighting off officers and soldiers with a bayonet attack. A reporter notes the tale while a farmer jokes about his own missing arm in thrashin machines. A medical ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns and skin ailments.
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Tirots
Chad
Watuily
Jim
Mayor of Atlanta Attacked by Cleric Over Alleged Misconduct
May 6 report states Atlanta Mayor James G. Woodward faced a savage sermon from Rev. Dr. L G Broughton accusing him of drunkenness drunken sodomy gambling and involvement with a house of prostitution The preacher demands impeachment or the city loses respect and calls out the mayor's conduct as a stain on the city authorities and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
James G. Woodward
L. G. Broughton
Broughton
Woodward
Roughton
Pointed Paragraphs From a Quirky Mirthful Column
A garbled, humorous paragraph mix riffs on marriage, contagion, clocks, dentistry on credit, faith in odd numbers, the peach crop, and the jam hunt. The piece reads like a playful, puzzle-like tongue in cheek reflection with references to time, finance, and ordinary desires.
Wolf corpse found near old Columbia road east of Fae
A large wolf was found dead last week on the old Columbia road about seven miles east of Fae. Investigators could not confirm a gunshot cause, but residents report recent wolf shooting attempts in the area. Several townsmen rode out Saturday to assess the scene.
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Old Columbia Road
Fae
Werussbore Tribuce
Ex-Confederate Graves to Be Decorated May 29
At the Leonidas Polk bivoune in the Circuit Court room a banjo and fiddlers contest was planned for Columbia on Friday May 25 with two shows, 1 pm and 8 pm. Proceeds aid ex Confederates. admission 25 cents, 15 cents for children, 50 cents for reserved seats. Prizes for oldest and youngest fiddlers. May 29 Rose Hill Cemetery graves to be decorated after the Flower Parade. Rev. A P McForrin to speak. Miss Joan Dobbins named Maury County sponsor to Louisville reunion. The meeting drew large attendance and interest.
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Leonidas Polk Bivoune
Willian Henry Trousdale
Circuit Court Room
Columbia
W. D. Cameron
W Boatick
W. D. Sheppard
Rose Hill Cemetery
A. P. McForrin
Joan Dobbins
Maury County
Louieville
Misaes Annie McMillan
Rebeca Williamson
Wnn
Irgely Atte
Spain's Greatest Need and a Nerve Tonic Promise
A fragment discusses a mix of gossip and an ad style claim for Electric Bitters, touting it as America’s greatest blood and nerve remedy. It cites a Barcelona resident, mentions back pain, purifies the blood and strengthens nerves, with a 60 cent price and local drugstore advertising.
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Spain
R. P Olivia
Barcelona
Span
Aikin
S.C
America
All
Woldridge
Irvine
Drugglars
Skeleton found on Gillespie place near Columbia
Mr. M. M. Dunn, three miles south of Columbia, unearthed an Indian skeleton while plowing. The bones lay intact in their original burial position, remarkably well preserved with teeth intact, covered by smooth stones that prevented scattering. Such preserved finds are rare despite common discoveries of bones in plowed Indian mounds.
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M. M. Dunn
Gillespie Place
Columbia
Mothers Friend Promises Safe Childbirth for Expectant Women
A period advertisement touts Mothers Friend as a scientific liniment reducing pain and danger in childbirth. It claims immunity from labor suffering and comfort for mother and baby, inviting expectant mothers to request the free booklet Before Early Is Born from the Hewfeld Regulator Company, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealy
Hewfeld
Aslanta
Fire destroys business district and courthouse in Harraville
A midnight blaze in Harraville, the Trousdale county seat, wiped out the town’s business quarter and the county courthouse. Damage is listed at $100000 with insurance undisclosed, and the cause remains undetermined.
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Harraville
Oon
Trousdale County
Burglar Scared Away At Oakes Residence
An attempted burglary occurred Monday at about 12 30 a m at W J Oakes home on North Garden Street. Mr Oakes awoke, saw a white intruder trying to raise a window, and the would be thief fled. Police were notified but no suspect is in custody.
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W. J. Oakes
North Garden
Sixth
Seeing Things by Night A Boy’s Fearful Vigil
A vivid first person verse where a boy confronts night fears and imagined monsters. He recalls parental bedtime routines and seeks courage to resist temptations and mischief while avoiding the dark creatures he sees at night. The speaker, Eugens Field, reflects on bravery and moral resolve.
Real Estate Transfers In Tah Tone District
Property records list transfers in Tah Tone area including D M Wiorting ton acquiring 2 acres and Stamford Baith purchasing a lot in Mt Pleasant. Details unclear due to OCR gaps but indicate parcels changed hands with local registries noting names and locations.
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An Eens
Tah
Tone
Quoper
D. M. Wiorington
Stamford Baith
Gao
Flower Parade chooses bands and reception plans
At Saturdays Flower Parade meeting the group decided a brass band will furnish music for the parade and a string band will play at the ball. Arrangements for the parade reception at the Institute were outlined and a committee was appointed to lead the event. Strong interest from the attending ladies was noted and encouraging reports were filed.
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Institute
Murder charge dies before higher court action in Godwin
Tom Buyers colored, named on the Circuit Court criminal docket for murder in the second degree, died last week at his Godwin home. He killed a negro at a Godwin dance about eighteen months ago and later succumbed to consumption after being moved to his sick bed. Lawrenceberg May 4 3. H Gilliam farmer of the Fourteenth District fell from a wagon near North Main and Gaines Avenue, suffering near fatal injuries. Gilliam had complained of dizziness and was census enumerator for the district.
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Tom Buyers
Godwin
Buyers
Lawrenceberg
H. Gilliam
North Main Street
Gaines Avenue
Gilliam
Election Notice for Maury County School Directors
Election to elect three school directors for two years in Maury County School Districts. Polls open 9 AM and close 5 PM at designated locations including School District N Lodebar and many district sites. Commissioners Williamood Akin and J W Blnk announce appointments and mail returns next Monday.
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Maury County
Lawa
Lodebar
School House
Leftwich School House
Works Station
Hurricane Switch
Cullooka
Bigbyville
Ocourt
Williamaportsly
Curry School
Dry Fork
Fike's Mill
Water Valley
Santa Ke
Gravel Hill School House
Timuiene
Dalmwood School House
Spring Til
Newpokie
Kedron
Rock Race the Mall
Hampshire
Ken
Cathey’s
Isom
Hill Brow
Cross Bridgess Poguy
Oak View
Williamood, Akin
Jb. W. Btnck
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Court House
Carmack
Senate
RS McKeight
Neise Woolard
J O Cummings
F © Campbell
Albert Holt
Thomas
Tolbet Dugger
D H Courtney
Jobo H Thomas
WJ Whitthorne
B Stephens
LP Padgett
ED Looney
Bs Chenirs
John W Fry
FA Hatcher
WB Greenlan
WJ Fowler
Jas Andrews
A O
McElree
Gardui
Wooldridge & Irvinedrugg
Dr. Broughton
Wolves
Wayne County
Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
Iistead
Ark
Njanya
Bernie
Plata
SWIFT
Hartsville, Tenn
Howells
Cascareta
Cascaret
Syed
Eugens Field
Heraip
Herald
Columbia Herald CO
Groskiya
Mall
Paimph
Colamisda
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